Archive for April, 2009

Hugh’s News for April 30, 2009

Thursday, April 30th, 2009

The latest news at Peace is posted at http://peaceumc.com/pioneer.   I encourage you to subscribe.  You can go to the site at any time but subscribers get a short e-email notifying them of new postings.  Today you would have received notice of the new series of Yoga classes. Sunday, May 3,  eight ninth grade youth will [...]

Healthy Back Class

Wednesday, April 29th, 2009

Healthy Back Class   Get rid of chronic lower back aches. This 30-minute workout is designed specifically to strengthen the muscles in the back and abdomen and stretch the calves, hamstrings, hips and back to relieve tight muscles and agonizing pain. The workouts are designed for ages 18-88. All fitness levels welcome.   Peace United [...]

Yoga at Peace

Wednesday, April 29th, 2009

Yoga at Peace  Now is your opportunity to become calmer, stronger, more relaxed and more flexible!   Peace United Methodist Church                                               5050 Hodgson Road                                                  Thursdays 9:30-10:30am or 5:30-6:30pm Shoreview, MN  55126                                                    $65/8 classes or $15 drop-in               Spring Session 9:30am:  April 30-June 25, 2009 (no class June 18 at 9:30am) 5:30pm: [...]

Peace Garden

Tuesday, April 28th, 2009

From Helen Nelson Hi Hugh Would you please send an email reminding folks that there is a meeting tonight at 6:30 for anyone interested in helping, providing input, donating plants or sharing ideas for the Peace Garden around the labyrinth.   Also, Sat is World Wide Labyrinth Day. Come walk any time and join the [...]

Good Neighbor Meals

Tuesday, April 28th, 2009

Thank you to Mary Shake and Laurie Pouliot for sponsoring and preparing the Good Neighbor Meal on Saturday, April 25th at Berean Church.  Thanks also to members of the Celebration Chorale for donating cakes, serving the meal, and helping with the cleanup afterwards.  Approximately 140 guests enjoyed sloppy Joes, baked beans, fruit cocktail and cake.

Adult Education Sunday

Friday, April 24th, 2009

Sara Liegl of Project Home, St. Paul Council of Churches, will present the Adult Education hour on Sunday, April 26. She will talk about homelessness and about our involvement.  The Project did not receive funding for the overflow shelter they had hoped to conduct at Peace in June.   But they may have funding for September.

Conference Disaster Response Team – Early Response Training

Thursday, April 23rd, 2009

Conference Disaster Response Team – Early Response Training May 23, at Kimball UMC, Kimball MN Time: Registration/Get acquainted time 8:30 – 9:00 Training 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM, meals and refreshments provided as part of registration Fee – $30 (Training materials and meals included)  – some scholarship money available This training is required for anyone [...]

Hugh’s News for April 22, 2009

Thursday, April 23rd, 2009

It’s time to start planning our August 3rd – 8th VBS gathering down in the Bayou at Crocodile Dock.  All adults interested in helping with Vacation Bible School please meet in Fellowship Hall following worship this Sunday at 11:00.  We will meet with the youth helpers at a later date.  If you are unavailable to make [...]

Women’s Retreat

Thursday, April 23rd, 2009

The fall Peace Church Women’s Retreat is always a great time to enjoy a space apart for women to come together in a weekend community of relaxation, spirituality, and education.  Peace women and friends are encouraged to join us on October 2-4, 2009 at the ARC Retreat Community near Cambridge, MN.  This year’s discussion topic [...]

Yoga at Peace Spa Day – May 9, 9-12

Thursday, April 23rd, 2009

Yoga at Peace  May Spa Day Saturday, May 9, 2009 9:00 am-12:00 pm Peace United Methodist Church, 5050 Hodgson Rd, Shoreview, MN 55126   Event is$25.  This includes a 90-minute hatha yoga class, light massage during yoga class,   refreshments,  a gift for all participants, craft & lots of FUN!   A special opportunity to [...]